How far is Richmond from Wilmington by coach?

The distance between Wilmington and Richmond by coach is approximately 182 miles (294 km).

Is there a way to reach Richmond from Wilmington without a car?

The best way to go from Wilmington to Richmond without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Wilmington to Richmond from £26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:25	Wilmington Bus Station	5h	02:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	21:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	02:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	14:00	Newark (DE)	6h	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:50	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	14:00	Newark (DE)	6h	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:50	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	16:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	21:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	14:00	Newark (DE)	6h	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:50	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	16:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	21:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	21:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	02:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 40m	18:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	14:00	Newark (DE)	6h	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:50	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	21:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	02:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 40m	18:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	14:00	Newark (DE)	6h	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:50	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	21:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
	Bus	02:50	Newark (DE)	4h 40m	07:30	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	14:00	Newark (DE)	6h	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:50	Wilmington Bus Station	6h 10m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 02:50 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

5hAverage duration

173 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£31 - £116	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £340	Average duration4h 49m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Richmond?

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
Visit page
B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
Visit page
C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Visit page
B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
Visit page
C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
Visit page
D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,386 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87386 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £45

Greyhound Wilmington Richmond recent customer reviews

It served our purpose going from a to b, but the staff was indifferent and not overly helpful. The bus needed some updated seats as they were hard to sit on for long, cramped and several were broken. Doubtful i will do this again

Michael H.

9 December 2017

Not good at all

Teddy J.

24 March 2023

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US

How far is Richmond from Wilmington by coach?
The distance between Wilmington and Richmond by coach is approximately 182 miles (294 km).
Is there a way to reach Richmond from Wilmington without a car?
The best way to go from Wilmington to Richmond without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

18/11

£28

19/11

£29

Today

£30

21/11

£30

22/11

£34

23/11

£37

24/11

£37

25/11

£39

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £28 to £98 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-11-21.